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geocaching: what it is & why we're hooked
September 17, 2012 42 comments

geocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked

Right now, we’re 2 for 6. That’s right–2/6. 2:6? And today we totally thought we had one, but we didn’t. We’ll masters by wintertime, after a fall of not worrying ...

sea shell craft: simple, sea shell salt dough pretties
August 16, 2012 No Comment

sea shell craft: simple, sea shell salt dough pretties

Every time we go to the beach, we end up coming home with a boatload of shells. And why wouldn’t we?  It’s one of our favorite things to do at ...

hot summer day fun: crayon melts!
July 11, 2012 9 comments

hot summer day fun: crayon melts!

It’s been so incredibly hot here in Maryland, I’m sure you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. At least I’m guessing you can because it’s been upwards of 100 ...

july 4th activities for kids & families
July 2, 2012 2 comments

july 4th activities for kids & families

July 4th is almost here!! We’re thrilled to get into the kitchen and make one of our most favorite holiday treats ever–our July 4th flag cake! But along with baking ...

how to make summer reading FUN for your kids
June 20, 2012 7 comments

how to make summer reading FUN for your kids

For many children, summer reading is not a big deal. They’re readers by nature, so the task of reading ten books–or more–is a simple pleasure.  For others, however, summer reading ...

new for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool
June 15, 2012 1 comment

new for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool

This year, I’m trying to give the kids a little bit more ownership over their pool items because quite frankly, I’m tired of lugging my huge pool bag, a cooler, ...

free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!
June 1, 2012 3 comments

free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!

Finally. . . it’s here! A free summertime learning eBook created by the amazingly talented members of we teach, packed with ways that any parent can make summer learning F-U-N! ...